Regional Safety Specialist (TX)

Painters USA, Inc; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Voluntary Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Painters USA, Inc. is seeking a Regional Safety Specialist to advance safety culture across the Texas region. This exempt, full-time role emphasizes field-based work (approx.

70%) with office duties (approx. 30%), guiding operations teams to mitigate risks and ensure regulatory compliance. The candidate will lead training programs (OSHA 10/30, MEWP), oversee inspections, and manage incident investigations while aligning with company policies and wellness initiatives.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of safety experience in commercial and/or industrial construction.
• Ability to deliver training effectively to employees at all levels.
• Strong understanding of construction safety processes and protocols.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional methods.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for reports, permits, and training records.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and field audits across Texas region.
• Deliver safety training including OSHA 10/30, MEWP, respirator fit testing, and First Aid/CPR/AED; coach crews.
• Lead incident investigations, identify risks, and drive corrective actions.
• Review Job Safety Analyses, permits, and daily reports; ensure compliance.
• Partner with field operations to implement safety programs and cultivate culture.

Skills

Safety leadership

Training delivery

Construction safety

Adult learning principles

Leadership & communication

MS Office

OSHA 500 (cert)

Education

OSHA 500 certification

MEWP trainer certification

Scaffold trainer certification

First Aid/CPR/AED trainer

MSHA

Lead abatement trainer

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Location: Texas Region

Compensation: $90,000–$110,000 annual salary + quarterly performance bonus potential; up to 10% of annual salary. Benefits include health, dental, vision, & Voluntary Life insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; and other employee wellness programs.

Type: Full-Time, Exempt

The Regional Safety Specialist serves as a subject matter expert responsible for advancing Painters USA’s safety culture and ensuring compliance across Texas region’s operations. This role provides technical guidance, conducts field audits and investigations, delivers training, and partners with operations teams to proactively identify and mitigate risks. The Specialist applies professional expertise to influence safe work practices, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement within all regional projects. The position is approximately 70% field-based and 30% office-based, depending on business needs.

Job Summary

• Five+ years of safety experience in commercial and/or industrial construction
• Ability to deliver training effectively to employees at all levels
• Strong understanding of construction safety processes and protocols
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional methods
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (or similar software) for preparing reports, permits, and training records
• Preferred certifications include OSHA 500, MEWP trainer, scaffold/swing stage trainer, confined space trainer, fit test administrator, lead abatement trainer, MSHA, and First Aid/CPR/AED trainer
• Conduct inspections of facilities, project sites and equipment on a routine basis in order to identify potential hazards and provide recommendations for mitigation
• Ensure supervisors, foremen, and employees are trained to recognize and manage safety hazards
• Review project safety documents (e.g., Job Safety Analyses, permits) and provide feedback
• Exercise professional judgment and compliance expertise in leading incident investigations, identifying risks, implementing corrective measures, and ensuring follow through
• Evaluate daily report to ensure accuracy and compliance, elevate as needed (JSAs, permits, end-of-day reports, project goals)

Safety Training

• Facilitate or conduct employee training, including OSHA 10/30, Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWP), respirator fit testing, First Aid/CPR/AED, and other company-required courses
• Provide coaching and feedback to crews and individual employees based on observations and inspections
• Advise and oversee the development of applicable training programs and materials, as necessary
• Support the Training Department as needed both regionally and companywide, as necessary

Promoting Company Safety Culture & Model Company Values

• Champion a fully engaged, educated, and committed safety culture
• Oversee a culture of continuous improvement in safety practices
• Stay current on state and federal health and safety regulations
• Partner with field operations to implement safety programs
• Maintain strong working relationships with Painters USA teams and customers
• Act with integrity and consistently model behaviors that positively impact employees, customers, and communities
• Ensure full compliance with all Painters USA programs, including Drug and Alcohol, Motor Vehicle, Sexual Harassment, and other policies as assigned

Safety Responsibilities

• Provide a workplace free from serious recognized hazards and comply with standards, rules and regulations issued under the OSHA and Painters USA safety programs
• Champion a safety-first culture by setting expectations and leading by example
• Integrate safety into strategic planning, decision-making, and company goals
• Ensure leaders at all levels are accountable for safety performance and culture
• Provide resources, support, and visibility to elevate safety across the organization
• Actively promote open communication and employee engagement around safety
• Regularly review safety performance to drive continuous improvement and accountability

Physical Requirements

• Up to 50% overnight travel within the assigned region
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and enter small or confined spaces in industrial environments
• Prolonged periods of computer and desk work
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
• Willingness to work in varying environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures, precipitation, wind, noise, and potentially hazardous atmospheres

Painters USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.